Nominations

Reserved Russia

In this nomination photographs of animals listed in the Red Book of Russia or regional “Red Books” taken on the territory of nature reserves or national parks of the relevant region are accepted for participation.

In this nomination, photos shall reflect the unity of the animal and its environment in the artistic and biological aspects. The photos shall be evaluated as an integral composition created by the nature and captured by the photographer.

Photos of representatives of the micro world (insects, spiders, invertebrates, small underwater animals) in their natural living environments. Images of subjects at any time of their life, interaction with other animals, species and the environment are welcome. In this nomination, the harmony and the artistic merit of the entire composition is a priority.

In this nomination, images taken underwater shall be accepted. A competition work shall show the freshness of the composition, the complexity of obtaining the frame, the drama. Photographs illustrating the uniqueness and the immensity of underwater ecosystems are welcome.

This is a photojournalism nomination. In this nomination, photographs shall be accepted that show any interaction of wildlife and humans, such as: working in wildlife reserves; animals and people in zoos; people preserving wildlife; negative human impact on the environment.

Frames advocating violence shall not be accepted to participate in the competition.

Photos of wild animals (beasts, birds, amphibians, etc.) in their natural freedom. In this nomination, the uniqueness of the photo is a priority. The photograph shall show a point of interest in the animal’s life. Dynamic, emotional, eye-catching and original frames are welcome.

Professional jury

Nature photographer, prize winner in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and other world’s leading wildlife photo contests. One of the organizers and a member of the Board of the Russian Union of Wildlife Photographers

Multi awarded nature photojournalist, National Geographic contributing photographer with 12 published stories in national editions. Winner of the Award of Excellence in the 76. POYI, overall winner of the Hungarian Press Photo Competition. Former president of the Association of Hungarian Nature Photographers called naturArt.

Nature Photographer, Speaker, Author, Nikon and Datacolor Ambassador. Former GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year and category winner of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Experienced jury member for multiple international photo competitions and workshop leader

Nature photographer, multiple Highly Commended in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and winner in the Nature Photographer of the Year (GDT) competition. Founder member of STRIX - Association of South Tyrolean nature photographers